The Liverpool star is set to make it a century of caps for the Three Lions on Wednesday after shaking off a knee injury picked up during his side's 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday

By Alfie Meekings

Nov 12, 2012 4:00:00 PM

Steven Gerrard will travel with the England squad ahead of Wednesday's friendly against Sweden following a scan on a minor knee injury.

It had been feared that the 32-year-old would miss the clash after
taking a knock to his knee during Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Chelsea
at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. But the Reds star is now expected to
earn his 100th cap in Stockholm, joining a list containing the
likes of David Beckham, Sir Bobby Charlton, Bobby Moore and Peter
Shilton.

"Steven Gerrard has been cleared to travel with the England squad
to Sweden having undergone a precautionary scan on Monday
afternoon," the FA wrote in a statement. "The England captain
reported to the team hotel following Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with
Chelsea, and having received positive news is set to win his 100th
cap against Sweden on Wednesday evening in Stockholm."

While Gerrard is slated for his milestone, there are also a number
of players who are expected to make their first appearance for the
senior side, with 17-year-old Raheem Sterling and 31-year-old Leon
Osman both included in Roy Hodgson's 23-man squad.